Yellow Dyes (Marigold, Osage & More)

Our raw yellow dyes are all grown and processed in house. They make excellent gold dyes on all fibers, either as a bath or a bundle-dye. Add iron to yellows for greens and khakis.

Currently on offer:

MARIGOLD:
Grown by the Darling family here in Nebraska, our marigolds are perfect in bundles or as a vat dye. For vat dyes, use 50% (or even less!) of the weight of fiber. Additional dips will yield paler shades. French marigolds produce a slightly greener yellow than our osage.

OSAGE CHIPS:
Our chips are distributed nationwide to other dye wholesalers! We offer up our seconds here at discount rates. Osage, a slow-growing species, was planted as a hedge in Nebraska before more noxious, fast growing species like eastern red cedar were popular. We hand select and mill osage branches in-house, ensuring the highest quality dyes. Use 20% osage to fiber weight. Soak chips before simmering, and freeze leftovers to use again and again for continued dye baths!

MYROBALAN / HARDA:
This tannin rich powder is grown in India and creates a yellow-tan on a range of fabrics. Great as a base for blacks when mixed with iron. We recommend 20% to weight of fiber. Dissolve tap warm water and soak fabrics for an hour. See it cross listed in other quantities under yellow dyes.

POMEGRANATE EXTRACT:
Concentrated from pomegranate peels, this easily dissolving tannin produces a warm bronzey yellow when used on its own, or makes an excellent range of warm blacks with iron. We recommend using at 3-10% WOF depending on the color range. Dissolve in hot water and soak fabric, on heat, for an hour. See also cross-listed in different quantities under yellow dyes.

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